The YMCA of Silicon Valley is joining Welcoming America, YMCAs across the country, and other organizations to celebrate 2024 Welcoming Week, September 13-22. Each year, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country.
This week-long celebration is an opportunity for neighbors – both immigrants and US-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. The YMCA of Silicon Valley truly believes that belonging begins with us and that our community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and collaborates for the common good.
Join us for the Y's Welcoming Week events that will bring our community together.
CENTRAL YMCA
Kids’ Club Activities
September 13-22 (during Kids' Club hours)
• “I’m a Welcomer”
• Inclusion Storytime
EL CAMINO YMCA
Taste Around the World
Monday, September 16 (9:30-11:30am)
Kids’ Club Activities
September 13-22 (during Kids' Club hours)
• Global Arts and Crafts
• Multicultural Storytime
• Cultural Dance Class
LEWIS & JOAN PLATT EAST PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
Resource Fair
Tuesday, September 17 (5-7pm)
• El Concilio
• Nuestra Casa
• CORA
• Allcove
Thursday, September 19 (5-7pm)
• Canada College
• EPA Library
• YCS: Youth Community Service
MT. MADONNA YMCA
Coffees Around the World
September 16-20 (during operating hours)
NORTHWEST YMCA
Global Potluck Lunch
Monday, September 16 (11am)
PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
Dance Around the World
Saturday, September 14 (10-11:30am)
SOUTH VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Community Potluck/Pool Party
Sunday, September 22
BBQ (1-3:30pm)
Pool: (1:30-3:30pm)
SOUTHWEST YMCA
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday, September 17 (4-7pm)